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Chronicle of Philanthropy Features EDC Radio Work in Sudan

Education Development Center : EDC — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:44:33 +0000

In southern Sudan, EDC uses radio to provide nearly 150,000 students in 600 elementary schools with instruction in English, math, their local language, and basic skills.

Just Back: Simon Richmond

Education Development Center : EDC — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:33:37 +0000

After years of leading EDC work in Malawi and Zambia, Simon Richmond recently returned to the United States. He specializes in using educational technologies such as radios and iPods to enhance learning in remote communities.

EDC Update Winter 2011

Education Development Center : EDC — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:30:19 +0000

Teachers lead the fight against HIV and AIDS, high school students explore careers, out-of-school youth build skills in rural Mali.

Preschool Comes Alive in Zanzibar

Education Development Center : EDC — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 20:02:07 +0000

An interactive radio program in Zanzibar is part of a plan to improve preschools across the nation.

Schools in India Benefit from EDC Radio Program

Eric Marshall — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:07:03 +0000

EDC’s Sunita Singh describes how radio is being used in India to improve academic achievement and teach English to students at 70,000 schools.

Quality Education Booms in India

Eric Marshall — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:22:47 +0000

Interactive radio instruction brings learning to life in classrooms across the country, building confidence among teachers and students.

Tikwere!

Eric Marshall — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:14:33 +0000

In Malawi, 20,000 primary school teachers gathered for Tikwere Day, an annual training to support educators using EDC’s interactive radio instruction program.

Using Mobile Technology for Education in Africa

Eric Marshall — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:18:31 +0000

EDC discusses the use of mobile technology, including cellphones and radio, to improve education in Africa. Projects in Zambia and Mali are highlighted, and staff members Rebecca Rhodes, Robert Spielvogel, and Lisa M. Easterbrooks are interviewed.

Radio will be Used to Provide Education in Haiti

Eric Marshall — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:28:10 +0000

EDC, the Freeplay Foundation, and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) today announced plans for a joint program to ensure Haitian children receive ongoing education in the aftermath of the January earthquake.